{"product_id":"dave-stevens-the-rocketeer-artists-edition-9781684058877","title":"Dave Stevens' the Rocketeer Artist's Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the 40th anniversary of the debut of \u003ci\u003eThe Rocketeer\u003c\/i\u003e in comics with this beautiful book showcasing the art of one of comics' masters!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn April of 1982, \u003ci\u003eThe Rocketeer\u003c\/i\u003e debuted as a backup feature from Pacific Comics. From those humble beginnings the artistry of Dave Stevens caught the imaginations of countless readers and became a worldwide sensation, even being turned into a big-budget feature film! And in 2009 when IDW launched its award-winning Artist's Edition series, \u003ci\u003eThe Rocketeer\u003c\/i\u003e was the inaugural release, even winning a coveted Eisner Award that year. The book quickly sold out and went into a second printing. Now, more than 10 years later, The Rocketeer is soaring back with a new 40th anniversary printing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs with all Artist's Editions, the art reproduced in this book has been meticulously scanned from the original art. Readers will be able to peruse these pages and see all the quirks and nuances that make original art so unique--blue pencil notations, white out, gradients in the ink, and so much more. Unless you were looking over Dave's shoulder as he painstakingly drew these pages, this is your best chance to see the art of \u003ci\u003eThe Rocketeer\u003c\/i\u003e as close to the originals as possible!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Lynwood, California on July 29, 1955. His career in comics began in 1975, assisting veteran artist Russ Manning on the syndicated \u003ci\u003eTarzan \u003c\/i\u003enewspaper strip. Stevens went on to toil as a storyboard artist for Hanna-Barbara, DePatie-Freleng and Filmation animation studios, working on such programs as \u003ci\u003eSuper Friends \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Godzilla Power Hour\u003c\/i\u003e. Later, Stevens was asked by Steven Spielberg to create presentation boards for \u003ci\u003eRaiders of the Lost Ark\u003c\/i\u003e. During the same period, Stevens storyboarded the groundbreaking music video \u003ci\u003eThriller \u003c\/i\u003efor Michael Jackson and did production design for Jackson's \u003ci\u003eVictory Tour\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1982, Stevens debuted the feature for which he is best known, \u003ci\u003eThe Rocketeer\u003c\/i\u003e. Initially appearing as a back-up feature in the second issue of an independent comic, the pulp-inspired story of Cliff Secord, a daring stunt pilot who finds an experimental rocket pack, became an instant sensation. The Rocketeer went on to star in his own comic book series, and in 1991 would become a well-received major motion picture from Walt Disney Studios. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStevens' lush figure work, particularly when rendering the female form, coupled with his elegant brush line, brought him much acclaim far beyond the confines of comic books. In particular, his breathy portrayals of Cliff's girlfriend Betty, inspired by famed pin-up queen Bettie Page, helped revitalize interest in the '50s icon, a fact openly acknowledged by Page, who became close friends with Stevens in her final years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn March 11, 2008, Dave Stevens lost a long battle against leukemia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IDW Artist's Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682383237394,"sku":"9781684058877","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_59b74915-fb4c-4227-a7b4-60d8f7fa70c2.jpg?v=1733969529","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dave-stevens-the-rocketeer-artists-edition-9781684058877","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}